AFC West Free Agency Report Cards…So Far

The NFC East, AFC East, NFC North, NFC West, AFC South, AFC North and NFC South Free Agency report cards are in. It is now time for the AFC West.

Denver:

Additions and Re-signs:

Ronald Leary (G- Dal), Menelik Watson (T- Oak), Kasim Edebali (DE- NO), Zach Kerr (DT- Indy)

Losses:

Dekoda Watson (LB- SF), Russell Okung (T- Chargers), Kayvon Webster (CB- Rams), Sylvester Williams (DT- Tenn)

The Broncos aren’t exactly in rebuild mode, but they are definitely nearing that stage. DeMarcus Ware has retired, but the defense remains poised to remain as one of the league’s top units.

If they can fix the offense, the Broncos can still be formidable. But as of now, they haven’t done a lot in the way of improving their team. To be fair, they don’t have a lot of cap room.

Broncos Grade: D

Kansas City:

Additions and Re-signs:

Eric Berry (S), Danel Sorenson (S), Marqueston Huff (S- Balt), C.J. Spiller (RB- Jets), Jarvis Jenkins (DT), Bennie Logan (DT- Phi), Mike Person (G)

Losses:

Nick Foles (QB- Phi), Dontari Poe (DT- Atl), Knile Davis (RB- Pit)

Keeping Eric Berry was a must, even more so than Dontari Poe. The Chiefs are like the Broncos in that, they should be pretty competitive, but need to add more to make any kind of serious run.

Chiefs Grade: C

Los Angeles:

Additions and Re-signs:

Jahleel Addae (S), Russell Okung (T- Den), Kenny Wiggins (G), Damion Square (DT), Kenjon Barner (RB- Phi), Tenny Palepoi (DT), Branden Oliver (RB), Mike Windt (LS), Melvin Ingram (LB)

Losses:

DJ Fluker (G- NYG), Danny Woodhead (RB- Balt), Manti Teo (LB- NO)

The Chargers also haven’t done a lot, but signing Russell Okung was a good one. Melvin Ingram is an outstanding linebacker as well. They need to draft well.

Chargers Grade: C

Oakland:

Additions and Re-signs:

Jared Cook (TE- GB), Marshall Newhouse (T- NYG), Cordarrelle Patterson (WR- Min), E.J. Manuel (QB- Buf), Jelani Jenkins (LB- Mia), Jon Condo (LS)

Losses:

Malcom Smith (LB- SF), Andre Holmes (WR- Buf), Menelik Watson (T- Den), Nate Allen (S- Mia), Mychal Rivera (TE- Jax), D.J. Hayden (CB- Det), Stacy McGee (DT- Wash),
Brynden Trawick (S- Tenn), Daren Bates (LB- Tenn), Latavius Murray (RB- Min)

The Raiders added Jared Cook and possible playmaker Cordarrelle Patterson, which should add to the offense and special teams.

Latavius Murray has moved on, but DeAndre Washington and Jalen Richard should be able to carry the load. The offense should be just fine and the defense should be better as well.

Raiders Grade: C+